Common Medical Abbreviations Quiz

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What does 'COLD' stand for?

  • Chronic obstructive laryngeal disease
  • Chronic obstructive lymphatic disease
  • Chronic obstructive liver disease
  • Chronic obstructive lung disease (correct)

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'CPR'?

  • Coronary perfusion rate
  • Chronic pain relief
  • Cerebral palsy rehabilitation
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (correct)

What does the abbreviation 'DNAR' stand for?

  • Do not attempt resuscitation (correct)
  • Discontinue narcotics and respiratory
  • Discontinue nursing and rehabilitation
  • Discharge not authorized by resident

What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'DVT'?

<p>Deep vein thrombosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'ECG' or 'EKG' refer to?

<p>Electrocardiogram (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'ESRD' stand for?

<p>End-stage renal disease (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the abbreviation 'AHF' stand for?

<p>Antihemophilic Factor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abbreviations represents 'Twice a day'?

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What does the abbreviation 'APGAR' refer to?

<p>A method for assessing a newborn's health (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abbreviations stands for 'Acetylsalicylic acid' (aspirin)?

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What does the abbreviation 'ARDS' stand for?

<p>Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following abbreviations represents 'Before meal'?

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What is the medical term for abnormal heart rhythm?

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Which of the following is a symptom of difficulty breathing?

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What is the medical term for excessive or frequent defecation?

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Which of these is a symptom of inflammation of the conjunctiva?

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What is the medical term for blood in the urine?

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Which of the following is a symptom of a nosebleed?

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What does the abbreviation 'ER' stand for?

<p>Emergency room (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a viral infection?

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What does the abbreviation 'FBS' stand for?

<p>Fasting blood sugar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a unit of measurement?

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What does the abbreviation 'FHR' stand for?

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Which of the following is a medical condition related to the liver?

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Medical Abbreviations

  • CAD: Coronary Artery Disease
  • CAPD: Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis
  • CBC: Complete Blood Count
  • CHD: Coronary Heart Disease
  • CHF: Congestive Heart Failure
  • CK: Creatine Kinase
  • CNS: Central Nervous System
  • CO: Carbon Monoxide
  • CO2: Carbon Dioxide
  • COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  • CPAP: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
  • CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • CSF: Cerebrospinal Fluid
  • CVA: Cerebrovascular Accident
  • CVC: Central Venous Catheter
  • CVP: Central Venous Pressure

Laboratory Tests

  • ABG: Arterial Blood Gas
  • ALT: Alanine Aminotransferase
  • BUN: Blood Urea Nitrogen
  • ECG/EKG: Electrocardiogram
  • EEG: Electroencephalogram
  • EMG: Electromyography
  • ESR: Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
  • FBS: Fasting Blood Sugar
  • GU: Genitourinary
  • HCG: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
  • HCV: Hepatitis C Virus
  • HDL: High-Density Lipoprotein
  • HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Medical Terms

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
  • Acid-fast Bacillus (AFB)
  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
  • Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH)
  • Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
  • Anti-Hemophilic Factor (AHF)
  • Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)

Other

  • ASA: Aspirin
  • ASAP: As Soon As Possible
  • ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate
  • bid: Twice a Day
  • BKA: Below the Knee Amputation
  • BM: Bowel Movement
  • BMR: Basal Metabolic Rate
  • BP: Blood Pressure
  • BPH: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • bpm: Beats Per Minute
  • BS: Blood Sugar
  • BSA: Body Surface Area

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